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Healthy Chicken Stir‑Fry with Veggies & Fluffy Rice – Quick, Colorful & Delicious

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A quick and colorful chicken stir-fry loaded with crisp vegetables and served over fluffy rice. This wholesome dish is coated in a savory-sweet sauce and ready in about 30 minutes.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil (for sauce)
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil (for cooking)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot (optional, to thicken sauce)
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions and fluff before serving.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger. Add cornstarch or arrowroot if using and mix well.
  3. Heat neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add onions and carrots. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until they begin to soften.
  5. Add broccoli, bell peppers, and peas. Cook for another 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  6. Return chicken to the pan and pour in the sauce. Stir until sauce thickens and evenly coats everything, about 1–2 minutes.
  7. Serve the stir-fry over fluffy rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Swap chicken with shrimp, tofu, or beef for variety.
  • Use tamari and arrowroot for a gluten-free version.
  • Try hoisin or oyster sauce for deeper flavor, or red pepper flakes for spice.
  • Serve over quinoa, cauliflower rice, or noodles for variation.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days and reheat gently for best texture.

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